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Sherwin Williams Pale Yellow SW7691

Pale Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW7691

About Pale Yellow by Sherwin Williams

Pale Yellow SW7691 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 61% and hue near 36° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 60.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e3c9a1

RGB: 227, 201, 161

Hue36°

Saturation54%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Pale Yellow from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Pale Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW7691

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Pale Yellow looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pale Yellow SW7691 a warm or cool color?
Pale Yellow by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Yellow?
Pale Yellow sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Yellow?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 54%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 36°. The hex value is #e3c9a1. The RGB value is 227, 201, 161.
Is Pale Yellow better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Yellow has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pale Yellow?
You can match Pale Yellow with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Pale Yellow work best in a home?
Pale Yellow works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Pale Yellow compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Yellow is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Pale Yellow in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW7691

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Pale Yellow in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Pale Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW7691

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Pale Yellow. They add contrast without clashing.

Pale Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW7691

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These colors from other brands have a similar look to Pale Yellow. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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